One of the great icons of the twentieth century

Goodman's New England gothic sets up a chilling atmosphere and a gruesome scenario very nicely indeed.

a very slinky little spine-chiller whose occasional forays into complete madness don't do too much harm.

A gripping, well-written psychological thriller, rich in atmospheric detail.

A highly charged novel of suspense that will have you riveted to your chair.

Embrace your inner Goth with this atmospheric shiver fest.

Thrilling stuff

Rich prose and a twisting plot make for a gripping read.

Like Donna Tartt’s "The Secret History" or a good film noir . . . Jane’s low-key narration has just the right tone to keep readers hooked

The strength of 'The Lake of Dead Languages' is a silken prose that lures the reader into Goodman’s . . . story of murder, suicide . . . revenge, and madness

Part suspense, part coming-of-age, and all-enthralling . . . A book that needs the roar of a fire to ward off its psychic chill